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Airbus Condemns Brexit, Trump as Double Protectionist Threat

Bloomberg | January 16, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Airbus SE Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders slammed Brexit and U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-America trade policies as presenting twin threats to its business, while singling out the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union as posing the bigger issue.

IBM, Maersk Form New Blockchain Company for International Cargo
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | January 16, 2018

IBM, Maersk Form New Blockchain Company for International Cargo

IBM and A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S have started a company that will use new technologies such as blockchain, a digital ledger best known for underpinning bitcoin, to track cargo movements and automate paperwork for shipping across international borders.
China’s Xi Urges Trump to Seek Settlement of Trade Disputes
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | January 16, 2018

China’s Xi Urges Trump to Seek Settlement of Trade Disputes

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that the two sides must work together to find solutions to trade and economic disputes, state media reported.
Canada, U.K. Renew Demands on Boeing to Drop Bombardier Dispute

Bloomberg | January 16, 2018 | Air Cargo | General | International Trade

Great Iron Ore Wave Set to Peter Out as Exporters Hit Targets

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Rio Full-Year Iron Ore Shipments Rise to Record After Rail Boost

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Schneider Packaging announces Executive Vice President

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

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Trudeau Minister Takes Pro-Nafta Message to Detroit Auto Show

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade

The U.S., Canada and Mexico need Nafta to keep the auto sector growing, according to Justin Trudeau’s innovation minister.

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Mammoet Focus set to change the rules and limits of the game

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

New principles of crane construction stretch the limits of modular construction and redefine plant turnaround efficiency.

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Marseille Fos and Le Havre to link in Swiss rail shuttle

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A rail shuttle container service linking the major French ports of Marseille Fos and Le Havre with Switzerland is being launched in mid-March in a joint initiative with intermodal operator Naviland Cargo.

Nafta Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | January 15, 2018

Nafta Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada

The three ministers leading negotiations to revamp Nafta will get two chances for face-to-face talks this month, including one near the slopes of Davos.
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Crowley announces plans to build new 100,000-barrel Alaska Class ATB to enhance Alaska fuel services

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Crowley Fuels LLC announced today that it has signed a construction contract with Bollinger Shipyards to build a new Alaska Class 100,000-barrel-capacity articulated tug-barge (ATB) to transport multiple clean petroleum products in the Alaska market.

Airfreight at Munich Airport totals 379,000 tons for 2017

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Record results for Port of Kiel – plus 14.3%

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Trans Global Projects Ltd (TGP), a first-class provider of international logistic solutions, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018. TGP has established itself as a trusted leader in its field whilst remaining independent in ownership.

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Airland Logistics manages heavy mining equipment to Africa

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

Airland Logistics, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Denmark, recently managed the flow of heavy machinery and equipment forseveral mining projects across West Africa, utilizing a combination of chartered breakbulk vessels, RORO vessels and cargo aircraft

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Fraport Traffic Figures 2017:  Frankfurt Airport moves 2.2 million metric tons

AJOT | January 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

European traffic served as the main growth driver, increasing by 7.4 percent, while intercontinental traffic rose by 4.9 percent. FRA's cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) advanced by 3.6 percent year-on-year to some 2.2 million metric tons.

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